When you've got dry, flaky lips, a good lip scrub can help get them back to being soft and smooth. But no one wants to rub a scrub that doesn't taste very good all over their mouth. Fortunately, you can make a tasty lip scrub at home with ingredients that you already have in the house. You can mix one up with your favorite flavored lip balm, use brown sugar and honey, create a refreshing peppermint version, or whip up one that tastes just like pumpkin pie. Not only will you have smooth, supple lips, but you'll have a tasty treat too!

Ingredients

Simple Flavored Lip Scrub

Lip balm in the flavor of your choice

1 part petroleum jelly

2 parts sugar

Edible Brown Sugar and Honey Lip Scrub

1 teaspoon (4 g) brown sugar

1 teaspoon (7 g) honey

1 teaspoon (4.5 g) coconut oil

Edible Peppermint Lip Scrub

2 teaspoons (8 g) sugar

1 teaspoon (4.5 g) coconut oil

¼ teaspoon (1.75 g) honey

3 to 4 drops peppermint essential oil

Pumpkin Pie Lip Scrub

2 tablespoons (26 g) coconut oil

1 tablespoon (21 g) honey

1 tablespoon brown (12.5 g) sugar

1 teaspoon (2 g) pumpkin pie spice

Steps

Method1

Mixing Up Simple Flavored Lip Scrub

1

Break off a piece of the lip balm. To give your lip scrub flavor, you can use any type and flavor of lip balm that you like. Twist the lip balm up in the tube, and use a butter knife to carefully shave off a piece of the balm that’s approximately 2- to 3-inches (20 to 30 mm) thick. Place it in a small bowl.[1]

Lip balms are available in a wide range of flavors, including fruit, such as strawberry and cherry, and even candy, such as Skittles or Starburst. Choose your favorite for the lip scrub.

While most lip balms are transparent when they go on the lips, they’re often colored in the tube. If you use a colored balm, you’ll wind up with a colored scrub. For example, strawberry lip balm is often pink so you’ll wind up a pink lip scrub. You may need to add more than one piece of lip balm to give the scrub a vibrant color, though.

Using additional pieces of lip balm will also intensify the flavor of the lip scrub.

2

Add the petroleum jelly and sugar. With the lip balm in the bowl, mix in 1 part petroleum jelly and 2 parts sugar. Use a spoon to stir all of the ingredients together until you wind up with a thick, grainy paste.[2]

You can make as large or as small a batch of lip scrub as you’d like. Adjust the amount of lip balm, petroleum jelly, and sugar accordingly.

You don’t necessarily need to worry about exact measurements with the scrub recipe. If you prefer a grainy, textured scrub, add more sugar. If you prefer a smoother scrub, add more petroleum jelly.

It’s a good idea to rub a little of the scrub on your lips after you’ve mixed it. If you want it to have more flavor, stir in more of the lip balm.

3

Spoon the scrub into a container. Once you’re satisfied with the texture and flavor of the scrub, use a spoon to carefully transfer it to a small plastic jar or container that has a lid. To use the scrub, massage a small amount over your lips for 30 to 60 seconds, and wipe it off with a damp wash cloth.[3]

When you’re putting the scrub in the storage container, pack it down with your finger so you can easily close the lid.

Method2

Preparing Edible Brown Sugar and Honey Lip Scrub

1

Combine the honey and coconut oil. In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon (7 g) of honey and 1 teaspoon (4.5 g) of coconut oil. Use a spoon to carefully blend the two together so they’re fully incorporated.[4]

If you don’t have coconut oil, you can substitute olive or jojoba oil.

2

Mix in the brown sugar. When the honey and coconut oil are mixed, sprinkle in 1 teaspoon (4 g) of brown sugar. Stir the mixture until the sugar is fully incorporated, and the scrub has a thick, smooth texture.[5]

If you want the scrub to have additional flavor, you can mix in a few drops of vanilla or almond extract.

If the texture of the scrub is too thin, mix in more brown sugar a little at a time.

If the texture of the scrub is too thick, mix in more honey a little at a time.

3

Place the scrub in a container and store in the fridge. When the scrub is mixed to the right consistency, use the spoon to place it in a small container that has a lid. Store the scrub in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.[6]

To use the scrub, rub a small amount over your lips for at least 30 seconds. There’s no need to wipe or rinse it off. It’s completely edible so you can just lick it off.

Method3

Whipping Up Edible Peppermint Lip Scrub

1

Mix the coconut oil, honey, and sugar. Add 1 teaspoon (4.5 g) of coconut oil, ¼ teaspoon (1.75 g) of honey, and 2 teaspoons (8 g) of sugar to a small bowl. Stir the ingredients together until they form a thick, grainy paste.[7]

Organic virgin coconut oil works best for the scrub.

It’s often easier to mix the sugar in with the coconut oil and honey if you use a fork instead of a spoon.

2

Add the peppermint oil. Once the coconut oil mixture is fully blended, mix in 3 to 4 drops of peppermint essential oil. Stir well with the fork to ensure that the peppermint oil is mixed throughout the scrub.[8]

If you don’t have peppermint essential oil, you can substitute peppermint extract.

3

Transfer the scrub to a small container. When the scrub is completely mixed, spoon it into a container that holds at least 1 ounce (28 g). To use the scrub, massage a small amount over your lips in a circular motion for approximately 30 seconds and lick it off when you’re done.[9]

To maximize the benefits of the scrub, follow up with a moisturizing lip balm.

Method4

Creating Pumpkin Pie Lip Scrub

1

Combine the coconut oil and honey. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) (26 g) of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) (21 g) of honey. Stir until the ingredients are fully blended.[10]

You can substitute olive oil if you don’t have coconut oil.

2

Stir in the brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. When the coconut oil and honey are blended, add in 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) (12.5 g) of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon (2 g) of pumpkin pie spice. Mix the scrub well until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated.[11]

If you want your scrub to have a stronger flavor, you can mix in a little more of the pumpkin pie spice. Just add it in small increments so you don’t alter the texture of the scrub.

3

Store the scrub in a covered jar. Once you’re happy with the texture and flavor of the scrub, use a spoon to put in a small covered jar. To use the scrub, scoop out a small amount with your finger and rub it over your lips. Lick the residue away, and follow up with a lip balm.[12]